LRRPF52 Wrote:Something tells me a 90gr TNT from 6.5mm going 2700-3000fps would be more effective than any 5.56 load.
I have a lot of respect for 5.56 within 200yds because Ive seen a lot of dudes get wrecked with it, including canoed heads, destroyed limbs, lots of tissue damage that was life-altering for the ones who survived, in addition to the larger data set DoD studies I had access to.
But a larger projectile going the same speed, with varmint bullet construction is going to cause more tissue destruction with more core mass to penetrate as well.
My little 12 spits the Federal 90gr TNT out at 2700fps and the 17.6 Grendel launches it at 2900fps.
Its like a bigger M193 with a hollow point.
I can take the same blaster with other loads and put down mule deer, destroy cinder blocks, and make predictable 1st-round hits at 600-800yds, depending on TGT size.
The 123gr class of bullets in 6.5 Grendel, especially the polymer-tipped ones, will do significant damage while also doubling at hunting and LR uses.
No argument here. The 6.5 Grendel is a very effective and diverse cartridge..It is my go to pack/camping/over landing and hunting caliber for wooded and hilly environments..I figured this was a given for those who have experience with it (AKA Grendel forum members)..
I mentioned the best rounds in 223 for those in more urban environments and who chose this caliber.. I recently returned from the Colt armorers course and never wasted the opportunity to talk to the vast experience I had at hand.. After talking to many retired law enforcement and military veterans, they all repeatedly stated that using the right bullet in the 5.56 was critical..The 5.56 round can be devastating, but it can also give pathetic performance in many circumstances..Bullet choice in 5.56 is critical to performance..The 6.5 Grendel is much more forgiving..